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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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I have a non-functional induction scoop on my vette and since i have to take the hood of to replace the radiator support i was goint to cut a hole in it. i was wondering if there is any special way to go about this, i just want to fit a three inch filter element... free horsepower right??
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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Ok then, i guess i'll just cut the hole
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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Don't cut it at all. It will gain you at most 5-10 HP. It's not worth wrecking a hood to get that little of a gain. JMO
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 01:27 AM
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I would go ahead and cut the hole. 10-20 hp could be a 10% increase on some smog engines! Besides it can help cool your engine as well. Good luck!
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